Keep following Bragmybag.com and you get informed about the latest and the juiciest Chanel releases. We couldn’t stop talking about the Chanel boy flap for weeks now. The boy bag is oh-so-hot. Oh yes, we are obsessed and the boy bag deserve it. But our conversation have switched recently, now the Chanel easy flap (or you can call it the basic flap) is one of our hottest discussion. But the easy flap remain a mystery, we couldn’t find much information about it! So Bragmybag decided to make a change…
We sourced the entire web and couldn’t find much information even on other blogs and the Official Chanel website. We decided to do our own research. Keep reading because this can be very interesting. Here’s what we found:
Let’s start with the basic. Please welcome the Chanel classic flap in taupe on your left and salute the Chanel easy caviar flap in black on your right. Notice any difference? Allow us to clarify:
1. Both bags has the double CC turn-style lock. You see?
2. Both leather style are very similar. You can get the easy flap in caviar and lambskin.
3. From the design perspective, there isn’t much difference. Or did I missed something?
4. Both has leather interwoven between the chain links. BUT, the Chanel easy flap has a leather handle on the top. Can you see? Can you see?
Oh, I am getting excited. Let me open another door for you.
On the top, the Chanel jumbo classic flap (double flap) in blue. On the bottom, the Chanel easy flap in black again. Isn’t it obvious? The inner closure. You close the Chanel jumbo classic flap by pressing the button. Click! The easy flap has a zipper.
I was very disappointed that Chanel has discontinued the Chanel east/west flap. Then Chanel introduce a new bag, the Chanel 3, which looked similar to the Chanel jumbo flap, but not quite yet. Now Chanel has introduce the easy flap and it’s oh-so-easy, let me show you why.
The Chanel easy flap cost: 1,530 GBP (spotted in London), around 1,800 EUR. It’s available in lambskin and caviar, golden hardware and silver hardware. You can pick the blue, beige or black. Size is 25 cm in length. The easy flap is an excellent substitute for the Chanel classic flap. The medium classic flap is already priced around 2,670 GBP, can you see the huge gap in price?
Even if we forget about the price, I still love the easy flap. It’s simply gorgeous and a must have for any girl who want to own a Chanel flap. This is your time, it’s waiting for you at the Chanel boutique. This is the ultimate Chanel treat.
One more thing, the Chanel easy flap is from the spring/summer 2013 collection. The style code is: A67742
Credit to Ras
Hi , I’m going to Eastern Europe next wk, saw the easy flap u post , like it so much. Wonder if I can find it at Munich, Berlin or Prague? Can u tell me where to find Chanel boutique at these places?
Chanel Boutique Munich
Maximillianstrasse 20
80539 Munich
Chanel Boutique Berlin
Kurfurstendamm 188 – 189
10707 Berlin
I don’t see they have boutiques in Praque. Your best chance will be in Berlin. Let us know if you can find the easy flap. Which color do you want btw?
The cobalt blue or the black ones. I already have a medium classic flap, actually mine is 2 sided flap both with double c . If not wrong it should b limited ed. which I bought so many years ago in Singapore Chanel boutique . I went to paris at 2011 n bought a PST as well . Thk u for your information , hope I can find the easy flap.
So jealous at your PST. That’s a bag that is not available right now. But keep me informed about your trip to the easy flap!!
btw. is your medium classic flap black too?
Yes ,is black lamb skin. Btw my last stop is Prague airport, what if I buy the bag at Munich or Berlin , where do I go for tax refund? Can I do it at Prague airport? U are so helpful , thk u so much!
Hi Sassy! I’m traveling to Northern Europe (Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark Norway) in a couple of weeks. Would you recommend me to buy my first chanel bag and from which country? Will the price and tax return be the same as in Italy/France? 🙂 Planning to get either an Easy or Classic Medium flap or a GST. Which would you recommend? I have a very limited budget that’s why I’m considering getting the Easy than the Classic medium flap. 🙁 But some say that instead of getting an Easy flap, should just get a GST cause it’s a classic. What do you think? 🙂
Angela, first off the classics! Always the classic, why? they are timeless. The easy flap is seasonal, I love the easy flap, but I usually go for the classic first. If you own a medium classic flap, then you can buy the easy flap as an extra treat. If you can, buy the medium classic flap, as they increase in price, you get happier. And the GST is the same story, but go for the big candy (medium flap) first if you can.
If you love seasonal bags, you can pick the easy flap. Because after the spring/summer, they will be discontinued and you own a limited edition. But personally I would go for the classic first.
So what do you think?
Hi Sassy.bag,
I’ve heard the tax refund in Greece is 23%. Wouldn’t it be cheapest to buy the bag from there? I am only going to be traveling in August. Will the easy flap still be available?
I really love that bag
Hi Shinjani, the Vat is 23%, but if you filed for a tax-return, you will not get 23%. You will also need to pay the administration fee, ultimately you will end up with 12% – 14% discounted.
The easy flap is going out-of-stock fast. Greece has only one boutique in Athens, so it is hard to say. Usually they have new stock on monthsdays. I would give them a call first:
Chanel boutique Athens:
+(30) 210 36 22 667
Keep us informed.
Hi,
I was at paris the past 3 days and did not managed to get the easy flap in paris. Am now in london n the only available colour is like either beige or white! No black… Their system may show that there at stock but somehow they are not able to have it. Sad!!!! As I went to several boutiques in london today!
That’s really sad!!! What a disappointment. But the other boutique didn’t had the easy flap in stock? I think they have it, but they messed up the stock, disorganize and so couldn’t find it. Had the same issue in Paris. What are you going to do next?
I got the beige from London! Last one on the shelf! Happy!
You lucky girl!!!
I went to Chanel store today, hoping to get this in blue..unfortunately they are out of stock:( I did managed to get me a new Timeless CC shopper tote with ghw and so loving it! Not sure if it is new since I dont see much picture online.
Hi Verna, I think I am going to do a review about the CC shopper tote, because I think it’s kind of a classic. People usually buy the CC shopper because the GST is too large and the PST is too small, so they settle in something between. The CC Shopper is a nice bag, congratulation with your purchase.
Verna, are all easy flap out of stock? and which Chanel boutique did you went?
Hi! I will go to London, Paris and Rome end of next month. Is it possible for me to get this beautiful bag? I heard this bag is nowhere in paris. I really want it!!!
If you go to London, Paris and Rome, chances are you will find it. London has 10+ boutiques, Paris the same, Rome has one or two. Maybe you should London and Paris before you go there.
Reason that in Paris is out-of-stock is because there’s a lot of tourist that buy the stock empty. BTW when are you going?
i will go end of June..is there any other chanel bag that within this bag’s price range?
Are you looking for a tote or a flap bag?
I’m prefer a flap bag to a tote. But i think it’s hard to get a flap bag which less than $3k 🙁
The best option is to buy A Chanel WOC. I prefer a tote too, to be honest. But have you ever considered a WOC?
Woc is too small for my liking..not sure if this bag suits my lifestyle. I dont bring too much stuff but woc is too small for me 🙁
Hi Zatil, I can’t think of any classic bags within this price range. But what I do know is that there are many styles in Chanel, mostly season styles that are cheaper.
Here’s one… I think they have other colors too.
https://aurabags.cn/forums/chanel/368-chanel-chic-quilt-flap-irridiscent-flap-bag.html#post1018
This bag is gorgeous!! Do u know the dimension of this bag? The same size with medium flap? Thanks sassy :))
Hi Zatil, I am not exact sure about the dimension, but they can in three sizes, just like the medium/jumbo and maxi. I checked these bags, seems like the size is almost similar to the classic flaps. Are you planning to buy one? They are available in three colors.
My budget is around $3k. I think this bag is within my budget. May i know what is the other 2 colours? Thanks Sassy ;))
Hi Zatil, I need to interupt you, if you are going to buy a Chanel bag for $3k, consider this CC crown flap bag (image on the bottom):
https://aurabags.cn/chanel-cc-crown-bags/
It’s $3,400, a few hundred above your $3k, but LOOK how gorgeous…!!
What a gorgeous bag!!!! The size is similar to jumbo, right? Does it come with other colour, Sassy? Do u know the price in euro?
They are available in three colors: blue, beige or black. but I really like the blue one. If you already have the classic flap in black, I would go for the blue. The price in euro is around: €1,850 EUR.
will this be your first chanel?
yes, this is my first chanel..everyone ask me to get the classic one, but it’s not within my budget. maybe gst is the nearest..what do you think? should i buy the seasonal one or go saving for the classic?
If Chanel prices are always the same, then I could give you the best advice ever. But because we don’t know when Chanel will increase prices, this is what I can say:
I would go for the classic one like the GST first.
Then I will go look for the seasonal bag.
I wouldn’t wait, unless you know you can save it in the shortest time. Because you never know the price increase. The easy flap is seasonal btw, so you wouldn’t see it in the next season again. But do you like the GST?
GST actually is not my first choice because i already have many big bags. But GST also nice for me. It suits my lifestyle as a mother. Is it hard to find GST in paris because of the high demand?
Hi Zatil, but your budget is 3k and you are telling me that you have already have big bags. I would definetly go for the flap bag. Why add another big one in your collection:
1. the easy flap is to be considered within your budget:
2. the Chanel coco rider, starting at €1,800 – https://aurabags.cn/forums/chanel/378-chanel-coco-rider.html#post1076
3. The CC crown flap bag – is gorgeous, but a bit higher in price.
I assume you are telling me $3k USD right?
What are the easy flap sizes and prices in u.s?
They als hv the small, jumbo and large size. Check also our conversation at FB:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=340043926118917&set=a.277731195683524.61918.258018020988175&type=1&theater
It’s around half the price of the classic flap, $2,400 USD
p.s. are you going to buy one?
i bought the new easy caviar in black!! absolutely love it!!!!! i ordered it from Saks!! i get admired looks/stares everytime i carry it out!!~
Omg congratulation with your new Chanel purchase!!!
thanxxxx!!~
Which Saks did you order it from???? I want one too
Hi babe, very impressive blog with detailed and extensive information! I saw this post and is now absolutely in love with the easy flap (wld love a jumbo size!). Do you know the price for a easy flap (jumbo) in euros? i’ll be gg Paris in mid May and i really hope to be able to get this in black ghw.
kinda worried it would be sold out or hard to find as i do not have much time for shopping 🙁
Hi J.J., not sure if they have more sizes, I assume it’s one size, because it’s a seasoning bag. The price is around 1,800 euro. Paris has more than 10 boutiques, make sure you don’t arrive on friday and leave on sunday, because that’s the busiest time.
Hi sassy… Love u blog to the max… it is so informative and useful especially to those newbies of chanel.. I just got my 1st chanel -GST with shw on April’13… When I see this easy flap, is so gorgeous and I seems like cant resist to get this piece for myself too, moreover the price is almost half the price of the classic flap.. Do you have any idea what’s the price in euro ( for jumbo medium) as my Aunty going to Italy end of this month, might get her to get 1 for m , undecided should go for medium or jumbo…do you think this piece is worth to invest?? Thanksss
Let me see, the jumbo is right now €3,450 in Paris and the medium is €3,100. Vialan, first, where are you from? If you go for the medium and jumbo, I wouldn’t buy another easy flap. I will be saving up for the reissue 2.55. But is the medium or jumbo worth your money, oh yes it is worth it.
Oooopsss… M I misleading you sassy… What I meant is do u have any idea of the prices for easy flap bag ( they do have medium large size right?)… Im so adore the classic flap bag but their price is at the high side which I can’t afford it at the moment. So I’m thinking to get a easy flap as the substitute .. Do you think the easy flap is worth to invest?? Or should I save up my money for a classic flap bag??appreciate for u advice…thx
Om my, that’s not an easy question. If you can get to the classic flap anytime soon, I will buy the Chanel classic flap, because the easy flap is a seasoning bag and the classic is timeless. But then again if it takes too long to save, you might get stucked if Chanel decide to increase prices. So how long do you think it will take for you?
Yah.. Totally agreed with you.. Classic is timeless ..classic is unbeatable … I guess I still need a year to save the $$ to get the classic flap, by that time I’m not sure how high the classic flap price will hit to…so I’m in dilemma now, need some solid advice from you, sassy… My Aunty will go to Italy this month end, and myself planning to London by end of next year .. The chanel price in London is it as cheaper as get from Europe? Thanks
If you really LOVE the Chanel classic flap and you are going to buy it anyway, but you need to save it, why not buy it in Europe right now. If you aunt it going to Italy this month, she can get tax-refund which make it a couple hundred dollar cheaper. You need to save even more in Malaysia. And waiting until next year, do you think you can survive so long? =P
Btw, I’m from Malaysia. Chanel’s price here is 20%-30% higher compare to Europe… Hence it is worth to buy from Europe..
…. Now I am understanding, because I had the GBP in my mind. But if the Chanel prices is 30% higher, means you need to save more. So buying in Europe is the best, but are you going to travel to Europe this year?
Hi, do you think they will come up with an Easy Flap with a Gold hardware? 🙂
Hi Angela, you can buy the easy flap in gold hardware. Planning to get one soon? =P
I’m going to HK in July and I heard that the Chanel Classic bag are usually not displayed or it has to be pre-ordered. Is this true? I really want to have one and I have no idea if I have to call the shop months before to make sure that I’ll be able to purchase one for myself.
No you don’t have to preorder the classic bag. Just walk into the Chanel boutique and ask what colour and sizes they have in the store and I’m sure they’ll be more than happy to help you.
Solid advice!
No, they usually don’t display, but not all Chanel classic has to be pre-ordered. I went to Paris a few months ago and they didn’t had the jumbo classic in black shw in store, but they did had the jumbo in beige or the black in maxi shw. They have in stock, but if you want to make sure they have the bag you want, pre-order or give a call to reserve. Classic flap usually go out of stock quickly, especially in HK.
Which one are you planning to buy?
I have bought from chanel hong kong…usually classics are displayed at all times…jus not all the sizes..I remembered asking the sa n was told they have at least 10 of each diff size in stock.
You might consider buying from hong kong airport as could be cheaper duty free…check out store before heading to immigration.
I haven’t decided yet. I just want the classic one. I’m really not sure about the size though. What do you think is the most practical size?
Thank you so much for the advice! Really appreciate it.
I think the jumbo version is great, not too big and not too small. Most of our readers pick the jumbo. But you should try the medium too. BTW, where are you from?
Love this bag…..:)
Ah it’s a gorgeous piece!
I wonder if they have it here in Perth Australia,we are a little behind with most things :/
Also I just found out that Chanel re-release the Chanel all black!
Do you know the price by any chance?
Just wanna know the store price before I say yes to my personal shopper 😉
Diana xx
They should, they should!! Maybe just give them a call, you can find the style code on the bottom of the article. Given the price in GBP, I guess it should be around 2,500 AUD. Keep me informed when you are going to buy the bag.
I will go and visit Perth store when I’m back from holiday.
But if I do get the Chanel All Black I’m not buying this,I’m close to broke lol
I will let you know!!
Oh I saw your post about Hermes and saw the Kelly All Black my personal shopper came back with the price of $18k I had to say a big fat NO lol
I thought I let you know!
Thanks so much,your posts are very helpful for a shopaholic like me 😀 xxx
You are on the edge on a sofa ban right? Let me know if you can resist this bag after visiting the Chanel boutique =P
Hi I just bought an ivory easy flap in jumbo on friday and that was the last piece. However they still have a black in the medium ( 10inches ) for $3,100.
Got the last jumbo piece ( 12 Inches) on friday from perth store for $3, 333. However they still have one black in medium ( 10 inches ) for $3, 100. I must say Aussies pay a higher premium so I guess to do with other taxes n freight.
Hello! Is this bag already out in Chanel stores? If not, do you know when it will be released in stores in the US? Thank you!
Hi Jacq, yes they have already released. I couldn’t find it on Chanel’s website though.
Saw it in store last month, Nordstrom channel boutique. Might sold out fast. Though we love the classic one better
The easy flap is not similar to the classic. But it has it’s own flaw and it’s half the price of the classic flap.
Sassy I emailed chanel n the sa told me is part of the spring summer collection.
Hi girl, thank you for sharing this! Very important information, because it means that they might not be available anymore after the summer.
Thanks sassy. Anything to help.
Xoxo cherie
I’m going to London next month. Hope can get my first chanel bag…..
Do you know which bag you are going to buy?
I’m going to London next month.I hope can get my first chanel.Do u think easy caviar flap still available ?
Hi Rozie Maria, the easy flap are still available, but not sure if they will be out-of-stock. they are going pretty hard. Usually they have on monthsdays. Which size are you going to buy?
I think I go for Jumbo (black) since this is my first chanel….:)
That’s a good pick, but make sure you have the color you love. Heard they go out of stock rather quickly. Let me know when you got the bag.